HTTP: Adobe Acrobat Reader Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution (APSB10-28)

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Adobe Acrobat Reader. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

Adobe Reader is prone to a remote memory-corruption vulnerability. Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition. Adobe Reader versions 9.4.0 and 8.1.7 are affected; other versions may also be vulnerable.

Affected Products

Red_hat enterprise_linux_as_extras

Short Name
HTTP:STC:ADOBE:PDF-PRINTSEPS-2
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
(APSB10-28) Acrobat Adobe Code Corruption Execution Memory Reader Remote bid:44638
Release Date
11/05/2010
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Red_hat

Suse

Adobe

Gentoo

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